About

The Indonesian AID Scholarship (TIAS) is a grant program from the Indonesian Government that aims to support the achievement of SDGs targets, especially in the education sector. As a reflection of the spirit of the Asia-Africa Summit and South-South Cooperation, the Indonesian AID scholarship will develop the skills and expertise of future leaders from Indonesia’s partner countries. It acts as a soft diplomacy to strengthen cooperation and friendship among partner countries through the development of human resources between countries. The Indonesian AID Scholarship offers a scholarship program for associate’s, bachelor’s, professional, and master’s degrees for government officials and/or individuals who are recommended to work in the government sector under the grant policy regulations.

TIAS offers a diploma (including professional education offered), bachelor and master degree program for Civil Servants, government officers and persons officially nominated by the targeted government. This scholarship offers an unforgettable educational experience in Indonesia through studying at a well-known university and polytechnic as well as living experience in a multicultural and multilingual country. Through TIAS, students will enhance their intellectual standing, develop their competencies, and open wider professional opportunities, a foundation for post-college success.

Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship covers a maximum period of 8 semesters for a 4-years Bachelor Program and a maximum period of 4 semesters for a 2-years Master Program, which include:

1. Academic Cost (Tuition Fee)
2. Selection Cost
3. Round trip ticket
4. Visa Application Cost
5. Health Insurance
6. Monthly Living Allowances
7. Settle-in Allowances
8. Accomodation Allowances
9. Research Support Fund
10. International Seminars Cost
11. International Journal Publication Cost
12. Education Support Fund
13. Buddy Program
14. Indonesian Language (Bahasa/ BIPA Level 1) course program

Programs Offered

For the academic year of 2024—2025, the TIAS programs at Universitas Gadjah Mada are eligible for prospective students from:

Degree	Major	Quota
Bachelor Program	1. Geodetic Engineering	2
	2. Urban and Regional Planning	3
	3. Industrial Engineering	3
	4. Nuclear Engineering	2
Master Program	1. Geodetic Engineering	2
	2. Urban and Regional Planning	3
	3. Industrial Engineering	3

Eligible Countries

Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos.

Pacific and Oceania: Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu.

South and Central Asia: Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Srilanka, Pakistan, Iran.

Africa: Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia.

Latin America and Carribean: Colombia, Suriname, St. Lucia

Requirements

Requirements for Bachelor Program are as follow:

1. Officially nominated by the Government of the Priority State.
2. Willing to return and serve in their home country for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study.
3. Possess citizenship status from the priority state.
4. Not registered as an active military member.
5. Not currently or will be undergoing military service until the end of the academic period.
6. Preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in their country
7. Have an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
8. The maximum age is 25 years old in the current July.
9. Proficient in the use of the English language. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to attach a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or others are allowed). This requirement does not apply to countries that use English as the medium of instruction or departments that use Indonesian as the medium of instruction.
10. Hold a high school diploma.
11. Provide a certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents for those already working.
12. Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from the relevant local authorities.
13. Physically and mentally healthy, as evidenced by a health certificate from a doctor.

 

Requirements for Master Program are as follow:

1. Officially nominated by the Government of the Priority State.
2. Willing to return and serve in their home country for a minimum of 2 (two) years after completing the study.
3. Possess citizenship status from the priority state.
4. Not registered as an active military member.
5. Not currently or will be undergoing mandatory military service until the end of the academic period.
6. Have an active passport with a minimum validity of 18 months from the registration date.
7. The maximum age is 40 years old in the current July.
8. Preferably have a minimum of 2 years of work experience as a government employee in their country.
9. Provide a certificate of employment in the government sector or equivalent documents.
10. Proficient in the use of the English language. For non-English speaking countries, it is mandatory to attach a TOEFL ITP certificate with a minimum score of 477 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 (prediction tests such as englishtest.duolingo.com or others are allowed). This requirement does not apply to countries that use English as the medium of instruction or departments that use Indonesian as the medium of instruction.
11. Hold a bachelor’s degree (proven by certificate).
12. Do not yet possess a previous master’s degree.
13. Attach a letter/document confirming good conduct and/or a clear criminal record from the relevant local authorities.
14. Physically and mentally healthy, as evidenced by a health certificate from a doctor.

Selection Procedures

• The Indonesian Government submits request to Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General in targeted countries to provide proposed name of students.
• Foreign governments submit recommendations of the proposed students to the Indonesian Embassy.
• The Indonesian Embassy inputs selection documents to website.
• The selection process consist of administrative and academic test.
• The prospective students will be delivered to the selected campus and the campus will conduct the selection process that should include online interview and any related tests with the potential candidates.
• Awardee candidates will be contacted by the Indonesian Embassy to make final confirmation Publishing final selection result through website

During the application process, please pay close attention to some important information below:

• Submit the selection criteria to the Indonesian Embassy.
• Indonesian Embassy will complete the online application process
• Directorate General of Higher Education, MoECRT will carry out administrative selection
• Conduct the academic selection process with the targeted university
• The Selection Results will be broadcasted online through the Indonesian AID Website and officially announced through the Indonesian Embassy publication network;
• We strongly suggest you to collect as many information as possible on the universities and your desired study program.
• Please be advised that once you are admitted, changing either the universities or your study program is strictly prohibited
• The recommendation letter from Indonesian Embassy is mandatory. The recommendation letter will be issued based on verification and necessary background and/or security checks conducted by the Indonesian Embassy
• All the required documents have to be written or officially translated In English.

Program Timeline

No	Stages	Time
1	Registration (Selection Document Submitted)	1 February – 20 April 2024
2	Administrative and Academic Selection	1 April – 15 May 2024
3	Clearing House	15 May – 1 June 2024
4	Awarde Confirmation 1st	1 – 7 June 2024
5	Awarde Confirmation 2nd	8 – 13 June 2024
6	Final Announcement of Selection Result	14 June 2024
7	Daparture Administration Process (University)	14 June – 15 July 2024
8	Arrival in Indonesia (University)	16 – 23 July 2024
9	Academic Year Start (University)	12 August 2024

Further Information

For further information and registration, please visit TIAS official website at https://tias.kemenkeu.go.id/